Robert W. Evans, Sr.

Robert Wright Evans Sr. was born in Albany, New York on October 18, 1945, to the late Karolyn Johnson Evans and Louis T. Evans Sr. He departed this life to be with his heavenly father on August 30, 2023, at MCV Hospital in Richmond, VA with loving family at his side. Robert was an extraordinary husband, father, grandfather, friend, and mentor; always using his phenomenal writing and other remarkable talents to foster open dialogue, raise awareness, and support programs throughout our communities. For 25 years, Robert was the owner, publisher, and editor of “The Key Awareness Newspaper” in Richmond, VA. He authored two books, “Just Keep Moving Forward” and “From the Windows of My Soul”. In addition, he was a great poet, musician, and songwriter. Raised in historic Jackson Ward’s Gilpin Court and educated in Richmond Public Schools, Robert was a prominent and beloved leader and athlete. An advocate for sportsmanship and scholarship, he was renowned for his mentoring and counseling of numerous talented young professionals and leaders from both the past and present. Robert had a strong passion for many sports, especially cross-country running throughout the city. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; daughters Karen and Kim Evans; sons Robert Jr and David Evans; sister Shirley Turner and brother Louis Evans; and uncle St. Julian Johnson. Left to cherish his memory and continue his extraordinary legacy is his wife, Cynthia Newbille; 3 sons Rodney (Marilyn), Randall (Kimberly), and Ethan Evans; 3 sisters Karol Eddleton, Lorraine White, and Pauline Mitchell; 13 grandchildren: Erica; Courtney, Jordan, and Legna; Rodney Jr, Paris, Lauren, and Gabriel; Zalika, Xavier, Olivia, Jaden, and Kimberly Karen; 3 great-grandchildren; a host of loving and caring nieces and nephews, along with Barbaratta and Rantisha Whitaker who were like nieces; and many godchildren and other relatives and dear friends In lieu of flowers, we kindly request the consideration of donations, in any amount to the Community Foundation, Robert W. Evans Sr. Memorial Fund to support youth writers. Robert W. Evans Sr. Memorial Fund (fcsuite.com) link below: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tcfrichmond.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=6775__;!!F9svGWnIaVPGSwU!vQgBPe6leSUUZwDe4G04s23M80QMnXyseCugL0QV-POcCl-Nt5yPnfzzO8UTMEfuKUbWG7w2689vAPYW-66AKgk-%24

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Robert W. Evans, Sr.

October 18, 1945 - August 30, 2023